ITHACA, NY — “Europeans work, on average, nine fewer weeks than Americans,” said Linda Heyne, associate professor of recreation and leisure studies at Ithaca College. “If we were living in Europe, our work year would now be over.”

As of Oct. 24, there will be nine weeks left in 2009. Therefore, that day has been designated Take Back Your Time Day by...

ITHACA, NY — Thanks to the organizing ability of Ithaca College senior Nick Tessoni, Town of Ithaca officials will join other local dignitaries on Friday, May 1, to celebrate the opening of the Town’s first community garden. The ceremony will take place at 11:30 a.m. at 200 Conifer Drive, off Route 79 West, next to Conifer Village Apartments....